trousers

Catalog Number 128828
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Bagobo
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Mindanao Island
Island Philippine Islands
Province Davao Prov.
Locale Davao Gulf
Materials hemp, beads, embroidery
Catalog Description Name: Saroar linombos:- Blood red, hemp cloth trousers. Lower part of legs have embroidered band lower edge of which is beaded; above embroidery are beaded (white) figures. | Notes: See notes on 128826. Worn only by Magani who have killed four or more people. This term is applied to a man when he has killed two or more of his enemies. He is then entitled to wear this badge of honor. When his score reaches four he may wear blood red trousers, and when it mounts to six he can wear a blood red suit and carry a sack of the same color. Should one not entitled to these garnments dare to wear them, the spirit will cause his speedy death.